Buick vs. GMC

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and GMC contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Buick and GMC cars.

When comparing the Buick brand to the GMC brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality and safety. GMC has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.

Buick versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus GMC pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Buick and GMC in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Buick and GMC both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Buick versus GMC: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: GMC vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Buick offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Buick offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Buick and GMC have the same towing capacity.

Buick versus GMC: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Buick versus GMC overall quality ratings shows Buick with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Buick and GMC tie over 1 comparisons. Buick has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Buick and GMC tie for safety in 1 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.